Cirigliano

Cirigliano (Italian pronunciation: [tʃiriʎˈʎaːno]; Lucano: Cëregliànë) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata.

Cirigliano
Comune di Cirigliano
Location of Cirigliano
Cirigliano
Location of Cirigliano in Italy
Cirigliano
Cirigliano (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°24′N 16°10′E
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvinceMatera (MT)
Area
  Total14.9 km2 (5.8 sq mi)
Elevation
656 m (2,152 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total451
  Density30/km2 (78/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Ciriglianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
75010
Dialing code0835
Patron saintSan Giacomo
Saint day25 July

Cirigliano is an ancient town whose origin is uncertain. It is surrounded by walls and towers. Cirigliano is a typical medieval village which still has a castle tower with an oval base and a chapel within its walls. It has a 17th-century “Pieta” in a decorated wood temple.

Notes and references

  • Some nice photos
  • Cirigliano community


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